During its quarter-century in business, Surrey’s Basant Motors has given back to many charitable organizations across the Lower Mainland.Supplied

Basant Motors in Surrey has grown to become a premier pre-owned auto dealer in the Lower Mainland and not just because of its great customer service and top-notch repair and maintenance work.

Basant Motors in Surrey is a family business in the truest sense possible.

Opened in 1991 by Baldev Bath, the business began with a small lot on the side of the Fraser Highway with just four staff. Today Basant Motors has more than 400 vehicles in stock and a staff of 50, including several members of Bath’s family who take part in the day-to-day operations.

Basant Motors has grown to become a premier pre-owned auto dealer in the Lower Mainland and not just because of its great customer service and top-notch repair and maintenance work.

Established in 1991, the family-owned business strives to put its customers and community first.

On Saturday, Oct. 22, Basant celebrated its 25th anniversary.

“One of the big successes is the fact that this is a partnership with our customers,” said Bath. “We don’t treat them as a transaction it is more of an interaction.”

To help celebrate the milestone, Basant held a scholarship contest and awarded six $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from across the Lower Mainland.

“Providing funds for education is an added stress for a lot of parents, so if we can do our little part to help the next generation and give them a head start, then it’s a bonus for everybody,” Bath said.

Over the years, the auto dealer has given back to many other charitable causes such as local hospitals and schools.

Basant held a major fundraiser for diabetes and raised more than $60,000.

Finance manager Robbie Kang said that the charity was chosen as it really hit home for a number of employees who have family members who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. He added that a source of pride for Basant Motors is to give back to the communities in which it serves.

“Our business success is owed in part because of our focus on family,” he said. “When you get a chance to talk with everyone when they come in to purchase a vehicle, you talk to them about their families, about their jobs, their hobbies and get to know them personally.

“You can understand and relate to your customers better. Our customers are helping us to grow, so for us to give back a small appreciation for the business it is just a small way of giving back.”

This story was created by Content Works, Postmedia’s commercial content division, on behalf of Basant Motors.

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